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Mark Wright’s Perfect Life vs. Lauren Goodger’s Heartache: A Towie Tale of Two Fates

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With his newly born daughter nestled in his arms while resting at the luxurious Soho Farmhouse resort, not even Mark Wright could suppress his disbelief at his good fortune.

After only a few weeks following his wife, Michelle Keegan (actress), giving birth to baby Palma, he expressed his happiness by sharing a photo on Instagram with his 2 million followers, hinting at his peaceful frame of mind during this family vacation.

‘In my Dad era…’ he wrote, affectionately. ‘Trip away with my girls.’

A long-time friend of Mark’s playfully remarked that the ex-star of The Only Way Is Essex bore a striking resemblance to a prize winner, given his luxurious £800-per-night cottage retreat in the Oxfordshire countryside.

My friend pointed out that Mark appeared rather self-satisfied and boastful when he posed on one of the exclusive members’ club’s distinctive turquoise bicycles. Furthermore, photos showed him leisurely walking with his daughter in a high-end £1,200 stroller.

However, it’s important to note that we’re referring to Mark here. Gaining widespread recognition in 2010 through the ITV reality show, he is often seen as quite boastful by those closest to him, being labeled as a ‘self-promoter’.

Speaking of different periods, those recent heartwarming pictures show quite a fascinating juxtaposition: a clear distinction between his current life and his past when he was in a serious relationship with his high school sweetheart, Lauren Goodger, during the height of his fame.

Mark, as his previous acquaintances note, has undergone a complete transformation since he met and married Michelle.

Since the actress from “Fool Me Once,” often praised for her loveliness, recently welcomed her first child last month, she’s been noting the distinct differences between herself and the new motherhood experience.

A source shared with me that Mark’s stormy history is now a thing of the past, largely overlooked. He’s quite adept at self-promotion and has successfully rebranded himself to a fresh start.

‘He seems quite pleased with himself. After betraying Lauren, he’s acting as if he’s an ideal partner today. It seems life is treating him well. One can’t help but question whether he occasionally ponders about Lauren.’

For Lauren, it’s probably not going to be the same old story. Those who are familiar with her shared that their separation in 2012, following a decade together, left her heartbroken and embarrassed – quite understandable, considering Mark had been unfaithful numerous times, even with his TOWIE colleagues, Sam Faiers and Lucy Mecklenburgh.

Initially, they crossed paths during their teenage years, and Lauren became quite affectionate towards Mark’s kin. When the reality show The Only Way Is Essex debuted, their romance was a significant focus. They were the heart of the series, with their numerous highs and lows featured throughout the drama’s initial two seasons.

Mark’s out-of-school activities, which caused some heated incidents, turned out to be highly popular among viewers and significantly contributed to the show winning a debatable BAFTA award in 2011.

The tension didn’t escalate any higher than it did in the second season finale, as a powder keg moment occurred when Mark provoked Lauren by neglecting to extend an invitation to his house party, worrying that her presence could make other guests uneasy.

As a result, things escalated to a lively display of fireworks. Lauren barged into the party, got into an argument with Mark, and then shoved him into his backyard pool.

In 2012, they ultimately parted ways. As Mark endeavored to clear his playboy image and gain widespread recognition, Lauren unluckily became a target of harsh criticism regarding her appearance in various celebrity publications.

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In the year 2012, they decided to go their separate ways. While Mark aimed to erase his womanizing past and achieve household fame, Lauren unfortunately faced scathing comments about her looks on the covers of numerous celebrity magazines.

Mark’s life and career path diverged from Lauren’s. In 2014, Mark joined Strictly, reaching the finals and ending up in fourth position. Conversely, Lauren participated in Celebrity Big Brother, eventually getting voted out as the seventh housemate to leave.

Over the past year, I’ve been fortunate enough to tie the knot with Michelle, and we’ve enjoyed a decade of marital happiness together. On the other hand, my journey hasn’t been without its share of sorrow. In 2021, I crossed paths with builder and semi-professional footballer Charles Drury. Together, we welcomed our daughter Larose in July. Just two months later, I found myself expecting again, but unfortunately, Charles and I parted ways soon after.

Later on, Lauren was deeply sorrowful after her little girl, Lorena, passed away at only two days old, leaving a heart-wrenching impact.

Later on, Drury faced charges for assaulting Lauren on the same day as Lorena’s funeral, and was also accused of exhibiting controlling and manipulative behavior throughout their relationship.

He was cleared last year after she withdrew her support for the prosecution.

Yet, their reunion on a recent live video on the social media site TikTok has sparked rumors that they might have reconciled.

A past colleague of Lauren’s remarked, ‘It must have been tough for her to see Mark transform into such an attractive, virtuous celebrity.’ Despite his cruel treatment towards her in the past, it appears as though everyone has moved on, given that Mark is now in a relationship with Michelle.

Michelle and Lauren are as dissimilar as night and day, so it’s likely that Mark feels he’s made a significant improvement in his social circle. It seems unlikely to me that Lauren would now meet his expectations.

Currently, Mark resides in his cherished dream residence, located in the picturesque Essex village of Ongar. This grand house, which he purchased for £1.5million, was later demolished and rebuilt from scratch. The current value of this property is estimated to be around £3.5million and features a breathtaking staircase and a luxurious swimming pool.

In the meantime, Lauren relocated to a typical standalone home that’s closer to Brentwood, the location where TOWIE is shot.

Although Michelle has starred in popular TV dramas like Our Girl and Bobby and Tina, where she portrayed the spouse of the late England World Cup champion Bobby Moore (Lauren), it seems that Lauren is primarily focusing her efforts on expanding her fashion line.

They frequently appear in coordinated ensembles in public, promoting their brand on various social media platforms. Additionally, Lauren often participates in compensated interviews for popular magazines and negotiates with photographers for public photos, which are then purchased by the media.

Michelle hasn’t revealed baby Palma’s face so far, and it seems that she won’t be doing so. In place of this, fans have been given only a glimpse of her head from the side, and occasional views of her little hands.

‘Michelle has no plans to thrust her daughter into the limelight, unlike Lauren,’ a source said.

‘But then, their lives are very different.’

I must admit, my empathy towards Lauren isn’t particularly strong. We crossed paths back in 2011 at the Prima High Street Fashion Awards held at the Battersea Evolution, and among all the celebrities I’ve met, she was one of the most unpleasant ones I’ve encountered.

Recently, she broke up with Mark (albeit for a brief period they reconciled), so I took the opportunity to make her acquaintance and inform her that I’m friends with her publicist. I acknowledged that she might not be keen on discussing the end of her romance, but I simply wanted to introduce myself and greet her regardless.

Initially, she fell quiet. Later, with a disapproving gaze, she spoke in a distinctive Essex accent, saying, “I’m not all that keen on talking about it.

I recognized the counterargument for what it was, so I decided to let her handle it herself. With a sneer, she retorted, ‘You’re absolutely right.’

Michelle, on the other hand, has never been anything but polite and, well, lovely.

According to someone knowledgeable about them, examining the women in Mark’s current life illustrates the significant transformation he’s undergone.

‘They are different in literally every way, and Mark knows which type he now prefers.’

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2025-04-06 04:25

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